As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Heathrow Safety and Security team as a Heathrow Safety Business Partner, responsible for supporting management teams to ensure oversight of safety, security, and environmental standards within the Heathrow Operation.
The daily role will involve partnering with aligned management teams to provide expert support, utilising data insight to identify trends and driving the implementation of preventative measures and local improvement plans. It is expected that the successful candidate will also play a significant role in the delivery of Management of Change and completion of risk assessments for their aligned area.
What you’ll do:
- Partner with aligned management teams to provide expert support on all safety, security and environmental issues, including specific activities (e.g., carriage of firearms) and changes in legislation
- Support the delivery of Management of Change and completion of risk assessments for aligned area
- Represent Heathrow Safety and Security team at all Health and Safety Level 1 meetings across Heathrow supporting discussion with trade unions
- Ensures compliance with Fire and First Aid requirements across Heathrow
- Continuously review and analyse data insight, to identify trends and concerns, supporting local leaders in identifying and implementing preventative measures and local improvement plans (e.g., safety action groups)
- Act as a champion and advocate for the Safety First programme, role modelling behaviours to bring about improvements in safety, security and environmental compliance
What you’ll bring to British Airways:
The ideal candidate will possess an uncompromising focus on safety and security, will thrive on challenge and collaboration and will have an ability to communicate at all levels.
Substantial operational experience within a safety critical environment is essential as is the ability to work collaboratively across departments within a change environment.
The role requires an ability to hold a full airside pass.
Your experience:
- Extensive experience of working in a safety critical environment, ideally in an airport or heavily regulated environment
- Safety Management Systems and audit experience
- Security management experience
- NEBOSH general certificate (desirable)
- Ability to hold an airside ID
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
At British airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity
We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.